Event Marketing and New Media

Faculty

Faculty of Business Management and Social Sciences

Version

Version 1 of 30.05.2025.

Module identifier

22C005

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

Chinese

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only summer term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Students who successfully complete this module will understand the application of new media in various events and master the basic skills of new media in event processes. Based on the basic theory and knowledge of communication, the module guides students to learn with the latest and cutting-edge cases, and strives to enable students to master the characteristics and rules of the application of new media in activities.

Teaching and learning outcomes

Basic theory and knowledge, rules and trends in event marketing and new media.

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
35LecturePresence-
15Learning in groups / Coaching of groupsPresence-
10PracticePresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
35Preparation/follow-up for course work-
15Study of literature-
20Exam preparation-
20Reception of other media or sources-
Graded examination
  • Portfolio exam
Remark on the assessment methods

The portfolio examination consists of:

PFP1: a presentation (30%) and a two-hour exam (70%)
PFP2: a written project report (30%) and a written paper (70%)
PFP3: a written project report (30%) and a seminar paper with oral and written parts (R; 70%)

Exam duration and scope

Presentation: approx. 15 minutes

Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations

Written project report: approx. 15-20 pages

Written paper: approx. 10-15 pages

Seminar paper: approx. 5-10 pages/ approx. 10 -15 minutes

The requirements are specified in the relevant class.

Recommended prior knowledge

None

Knowledge Broadening

Students who successfully complete this module have gained an overview of new media applications in China and their potential use in different business situations

Knowledge deepening

Students who successfully complete this module know how to apply new media applications in the marketing of different event forms.

Knowledge Understanding

Students who successfully complete this module can provide advice to colleagues, customers and other stakeholders in relation to the appropriate new media applications for different situations.

Application and Transfer

Students are able to collect and interpret the basic communication knowledge, develop the communication solutions and implement respective solutions according to the latest event market academic findings, implement application-oriented projects and contribute to finding the media solutions for complex tasks.

Academic Innovation

Students are able to understand and master communication and media concepts, derive and define research questions and explain and justify the operationalisation of research. Students can apply qualitative and quantitative research methods and explain research results.

Communication and Cooperation

Students who successfully complete this module have a professional approach to new meda, are familiar with different tools and methods for various communicative situations and have very good presentation and cooperation skills.

Academic Self-Conception / Professionalism

Students are able to apply different media types to develop their own professional self-image, justify their own professional actions theoretically and methodically, and assess their own media skills and professional ability, critically reflecting their professional actions.

Literature

Siapera, Eugenia (2017). Understanding New Media,SAGE publication

Deng, Nuoyi (2016). New media and culture art industry, Fudan University

Marshall/Mcluhan (2012). Understanding new Media Exteding, Fudan University

Lin, Gang (2014). Introduction to New Media,Chinese Communication University

Shu, Yongping (2015). New Media Advertising, Shanghai Jiaotong University

Linkage to other modules

This module is connected to all the other event management modules in the programme. 

Applicability in study programs

  • International Event Management Shanghai, B.A. (IEMS)
    • International Event Management Shanghai (IEMS), B.A.

    Person responsible for the module
    • Werner, Kim
    Teachers
    • Werner, Kim
    Further lecturer(s)

    Di Dan